Chaplain's Tid Bit

Hello to all my beautiful friends and family!

It's been another awesome month. Slightly discom bobbled by the fact that our meetings are rearranged. LOL so I feel like I haven't seen a lot of you for a while. Always know that I'm continually thinking of you and praying over you and your family and all that yours. The love I have for you is overflowing.

As We Came Upon Thanksgiving I kept thinking about the scriptures and the way that we live our lives. Things that I am going to call what we consider acceptable sins. They're little things that we do that we consider acceptable but they're not acceptable to Jesus. We think if we're obeying the Ten Commandments, we're good to go, but there's all kinds of things that we do that are unacceptable ways of life and unrighteousness in the Lord's eyes.

We need to get back to holiness, and a reverent fear of God. Sometimes I believe there's places in churches where it's talk too much that He's your friend and not enough about He means what he says. If we don't do what He says we will suffer for it. He has a wonderful life plan for each one of us and it's not too late for anyone. Jesus did say if you love me, you will obey me. The main message of the Bible is love.

Gossip, for instance, we don't think too much about that, but it causes problems in our life. How about judging other people, or unforgiveness and anger. The Bible says we shouldn't even go to bed angry. Ephesians 4 says don't let the sun go down on your anger, don't give the devil any such foothold in your life. Satan is on the prowl.

1 Peter 5:8 says the devil goes around like a lion seeking whom he may devour. Well, don't open the door for him and invite him in.

Complaining is another thing that a lot of us do and is considered acceptable in our eyes. 1st Thessalonians 5 says it's God's will that we be thankful in all things. 1st Corinthians 10 great group of scriptures reminding us of the Israelites when they were murmuring and complaining until God finally got so tired of it that he let serpents into the camp in 23,000 people died in one day. This was the Old Testament, but the Old Testament was put in place for us to learn. We don't live in the Old Testament anymore, thank you Jesus for coming to earth and taking the curse of the law and nailing it to the cross.

Being faithful is spiritual warfare! As we prepare for another Christmas let's all just decide to be thankful! For all the people in our lives, our homes, vehicles, property, pets, jobs, and Bank accounts. It's not about spending all your money on stuff people don't need or care about. It's about love!

If you don't have all those things, or some things that you need, get right with God and ask him for them. Trust him, have faith in his words, and believe his timing is perfect. He will provide!

Matthew 6:3 says but seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

You have not because you ask not. Give your life to Jesus and watch him turn it around. Let’s all give more thought to the little things that we do that are not right with Jesus. Let's Walk In Love towards everyone. Not gossip, not be angry, and not judge others.

As we go into December, I pray each and every one of you are surrounded with love joy and peace and bring yourselves into the kingdom of God if you are not one of his children already. Say "Jesus please save me now!"

I'm available anytime you need to talk about anything, you need prayer, or you want to give your life over to the Lord.

Erin

eringalster@gmail.com

360-286-9143

Motorcycle Riders Foundation

MRF 2026 Legislative Agenda

The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) provides leadership at the federal level for states’ motorcyclists’ rights organizations as well as motorcycle clubs and individual riders. The MRF is chiefly concerned with issues at the national and international levels that impact the freedom and safety of American street motorcyclists. The MRF is committed to being a national advocate for the advancement of motorcycling and its associated lifestyle and works in conjunction with its partners to help educate elected officials and policymakers in Washington and beyond.

In September, at the 2025 Motorcycle Riders Foundation’s (MRF) 41st Annual Meeting of the Minds Conference held in Shreveport, LA, a legislative strategy session was hosted by the MRF’s Legislative Committee. The purpose of the session was to establish and prioritize the MRF’s 2026 Federal Legislative Agenda.

Legislative issues fall into one of three priority categories: high, medium and monitor. This list remains fluid and may be adapted depending on the issue or political environment.

Below is a brief description of just the top 12 issues on the MRF’s 2026 agenda listed as “High Priority.” The January 2026 issue of the American Biker Journal will have more details on each of these High Priority issues, as well as the full list of an additional 12 priorities that fall in the “Medium” or “Monitor” classification.

As a reminder, all MRF members receive a copy of the American Biker Journal with their membership.

If you're not a member of the MRF, click the button below to join and support our work in Washington, D.C. toward freedom and safety for street motorcyclists.

The 2026 Motorcycle Riders Foundation Legislative Priorities List

HIGH PRIORITY OBJECTIVES:

● Autonomous Vehicles: Advocate and monitor any legislation or regulations related to motorcycles concerning connected and autonomous vehicles.

● Crash Avoidance: Continue to promote the theme of crash avoidance versus safer crashing, urging the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to focus on crash prevention and support rider education by providing funding and other resources.

● Data Recording: Pursue legislative language that any collected or available vehicle data is the property of the consumer and in which the consumer has the choice of whether to opt-in to their personal data having communicated to interested parties.

● Definition of a Motorcycle: Educate policymakers and advocate for change to the current definition that better reflects the current two and three-wheel motorcycle landscape.

● Emission Regulations: Engage the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) & Congress on any activity related to motorcycle emission regulations.

● Helmet Laws/Equipment Mandates: Oppose any mandatory federal helmet or personal protective equipment/apparel mandates.

● Internal Combustion Engines: Work to ensure the survival of internal combustion engines.

● Profiling: Sustain lobbying efforts for the passage of resolutions or legislation that promote awareness and the prohibition of motorcyclist profiling.

● Renewable Fuels: Advocate for targeted changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). ● Right to Repair/Modify: Protect and advocate for “Right to Repair” provisions that allow consumers the ability to repair and modify their motorcycles.

● Surface Transportation Reauthorization (Highway Bill): Advocate and pursue legislative efforts related to the next highway bill reauthorization (the current act is set to expire in 2026).

● Vulnerable Roadway User Terminology: Monitor and ensure that motorcycles and motorcyclists are a specific and unique category or classification.

Ride Safe and Ride Free.

ICE, CARB, EPA, CAFE, NHTSA

What are these acronyms and how are they changing motorcycling? Find out by reading the Freedom Fighter News!

About Motorcycle Riders Foundation

All Information contained in this release is copyrighted. Reproduction permitted with attribution. Motorcycle Riders Foundation. All rights reserved. Ride With The Leaders ™ by joining the MRF at http://mrf.org/ or call (202) 546-0983

20th District Legislators

Rep Peter Abbarno (R)

411 John L. O'Brien Building

PO Box 40600

Olympia, WA 98504

Peter.Abbarno@leg.wa.gov

360-786-7896

Rep Ed Orcutt (R)

408 John L. O'Brien Building

PO Box 40600

Olympia, WA 98504

Ed.Orcutt@leg.wa.gov

360-786-7990

Sen John Braun (R)

314 Legislative Building

P.O. Box 40420

Olympia, WA 98504-0420

John.Braun@leg.wa.gov

360-786-7638

Link to State Legislature Home page

leg.wa.gov

U.S. Senators Sen. Patty Murray (D) Sen. Maria Cantwell (D)

3rd Congressional District Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez (D)

Stay informed. We can make a difference. Contact your Legislator and let them know you support ABATE and motorcycle rights legislation.

Motorcycle Safety & Education

Lewis County A.B.A.T.E

Motorcycle Safety and Education Program

It is a pleasure to help new drivers to be aware of motorcycles on our roadways. I have been teaching Motorcycle Safety and Awareness in Lewis, Thurston, and Mason Counties for the past 3 years. I found it to be very rewarding and a great benefit to our community to spread the word of Motorcycle safety. In my opinion, Motorcycle safety cannot be taught enough in our high schools and driving schools and to all drivers, no matter what kind of vehicle or motorcycle they drive. I hope to keep teaching new drivers whenever and wherever I can. “REMEMBER” always look before you act. It may Save A Life of a Brother, Sister or maybe one of your own family. HEY, were out there!! This message came from a motorcycle rider near you!

Thank you,

Lewis County Chapter Motorcycle Safety

and Education Chairperson,

Loren "Low" Ackerman